University of Exeter Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group: Papers collected by Professor Richard Hitchcock

Scope and Content

This collection consists of papers collected by Professor Richard Hitchcock as the Chair of the University of Exeter Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group.

The contents of the first box are:

First folder (327/1/1)

Information on artwork by Peter Thursby, 1998.

Second folder (327/1/2)

Various documentation and epherema relating to the Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group, 1998-1999.

Third folder (327/1/2)

Various documentation and epherema relating to the Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group, 1998-1999.

The contents of the second box are:

First folder (327/2/1)

A series of letters referring to donations of fine art to the University of Exeter. The donations include artworks by David Blackburn, Thomas Boys, and Arthur Goodwin; minutes and accounts from the Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group meetings, 1998-c 1999; details of Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group forthcoming exhibitions, and protocol for arranging exhibitions, 1999; job description for a University Fine Arts Curator; Artists' Needs Survey, 1998.

Second folder (327/2/2)

Information on the background and installation of 'Skysails' - an architectural sculpture created by Devon-born artist Paul Mount in 1974, which now sits on the outside of Queen's Building at the University of Exeter. The sculpture was given to the University by Exeter graduate Dr A.J. Nunn in memory of his wife, Jean Henderson. The unveiling ceremony took place at 12 noon, Tuesday 21st April 1998.

Third folder (327/2/3)

Information on a planned exhibition at the University of Exeter, and University of Plymouth of the works of Clifford Fishwick entitled '50 years at Exeter', 1998.

Fourth folder (327/2/4)

A flyer for an exhibition by Ianto Perrin, 1999; A list of art objects at the University of Exeter, 1998; Information on exhibition space within the University, 1998; Judging for the University logo, 1998; Further letters regarding the proposed Clifford Fishwick exhibition, 1997; minutes from the Fine Art and Exhibition Advisory Group meetings, 1998; Curator's Report, 1999.

Arrangement

The collection has been left in the order that the creator arranged it.

Access Information

Usual EUL arrangements apply. Some data protection issues may apply (University can decide access without referral to the depositor).

Acquisition Information

Deposited in Special Collections, University of Exeter, 2006.

Other Finding Aids

No lists are available.

Archivist's Note

Description created by Rob Ford, 10 Aug 2007.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual EUL restrictions apply.

Related Material

None known

Bibliography

Unpublished